#30: It’s Cheaper than a Cab Though
Ride Share is a far cry from the old days of stranger danger. In a world where safety is as questionable as it is, it’s quite absurd to think how much we’re willing to go along with it. Hopping into a car with a person we’ve never met would have once seemed ludicrous, yet here we are, tapping our screens and summoning rides from people without the once-coveted taxi medallion.
It’s a leap of faith into the passenger seat, fueled by the power of ratings and reviews, turning every commute into a casual trust fall with technology. This radical shift from traditional taxis to app-based ride-hailing reflects a broader change in societal trust, showing how we weigh convenience against caution. And somehow, it’s working.